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Water Resources Act 2007
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82 General powers on entry to premises
(1) An authorised officer who enters premises under this part may, for
this Act, do 1 or more of the following in relation to the premises or
anything on the premises:
(a) inspect or examine;
(b) take measurements or conduct tests;
(c) take samples;
(d) take photographs, films, or audio, video or other recordings;
(e) require the occupier, or anyone at the premises, to give the
authorised officer reasonable assistance to exercise a power
under this part.
Note The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the
privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege.
(2) A person must take all reasonable steps to comply with a requirement
made of the person under subsection (1) (e).